India hosts BRICS summit amid Iran war

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12-13. The visit aims to bolster China-India relations amid ongoing efforts to improve bilateral ties. As the world's two most populous nations, their meeting will symbolize the progress made in strengthening diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

Xi's participation also highlights China's ongoing commitment to the BRICS alliance, which has recently expanded to incorporate larger emerging economies. The summit is anticipated to focus on bolstering collaboration among member states in areas such as trade, investment, development, finance, and other shared interests. For India, the event presents an opportunity to assert its role in shaping the agenda of the enlarged BRICS group while engaging directly with China on regional and global matters.

The meeting is particularly significant as Beijing and New Delhi strive to stabilize strained relations following years of border disputes. Despite recent diplomatic efforts, differences persist over security, trade, and strategic interests. Xi's attendance at the New Delhi summit is expected to lend considerable weight to discussions regarding the future direction of BRICS and the broader relationship between China and India.

The 18th BRICS Summit, themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," will gather leaders from the member countries as the grouping endeavors to deepen cooperation and amplify the voice of emerging economies in global affairs.